Frankincense Resin Ru Xiang 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Use

Frankincense, known in TCM as Ru Xiang (乳香), is the dried resin of Boswellia carterii or related Boswellia species. This listing offers sliced resin pieces, traditionally categorized as acrid, bitter, and warm, entering the heart, liver, and spleen channels. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with moving qi and blood. Sold as a food-grade agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation and external applications.

Key Selling Points

• Dried frankincense resin pieces known in TCM as Ru Xiang (乳香)
• Botanical source is Boswellia resin, traditionally sourced and sliced for use
• Traditionally associated with invigorating blood and moving qi in TCM practice
• Sliced form is convenient for decoction, powdering, or external herbal applications
• Commonly paired with myrrh in classical formulas and used in folk external washes

Quality & Sensory

The resin pieces typically appear pale yellow to light amber with a translucent, slightly waxy texture and a characteristic balsamic, pine-like aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a warm, resinous, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Ground into powder for external paste or wash preparations
• Combined with myrrh in classical TCM resin pairings
• Used in folk external applications such as liniments and compresses

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ru Xiang is traditionally used to invigorate blood and move qi, and it frequently appears in classical formulas alongside Mo Yao (myrrh) for this pairing. It is also a traditional ingredient in external washes and pastes applied to the body. Folk herbalists have long valued it in seasonal liniments and topical blends. Preparation traditionally involves decocting or powdering, and use is best guided by a qualified practitioner.

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